NEW JERSEY (News Release) – The American Red Cross continues to help people in New Jersey facing the difficult task of picking up the pieces after the devastating flooding caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ida.
Trained Red Cross workers are supporting relief efforts by serving meals, distributing critical relief supplies, helping families plan their next steps and supporting those who are grieving loved ones. Red Cross teams are working closely with local officials to help assess the damage left behind and make recovery plans for the coming days and weeks.
Since September 1, 2021, the Red Cross New Jersey Region has:
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Provided safe shelter with 734 overnight stays
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Served 7,170 meals and snacks
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Distributed 8,193 clean up kits and 5,350 emergency supplies such as rakes, tarps, shovels and gloves
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Provided health and/or emotional support to 514 individuals
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Activated 169 Red Cross disaster workers
Multi-agency resource centers (MARCs) will be opening in some areas to give residents the opportunity to learn about services available from a variety of organizations to help them rebuild their lives. Red Cross disaster recovery caseworkers will be staffing the following multi-agency resource centers the Red Cross is participating in this week:
- Rahway – Tuesday, 9/14/21, 3:00 – 7:00 PM at the Community Center, 3 City Hall Plaza
- Manville – Thursday, 9/16/21, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the Manville Public Library, 1,000 South 10th Avenue
- Lodi – Monday, 9/13/21, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Boys and Girls Club, 440 Passaic Avenue
- Lambertville – Wednesday, 9/15/21, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, location TBD
Recovering from a disaster can be a confusing process, and it’s not always easy for survivors to find the help they need. These resource centers will bring agencies such as FEMA, the Red Cross and other community organizations involved in recovery efforts together in one location.
Families are struggling to cope with the devastation left behind by Ida. Every single donation will make a difference in someone’s life. To help people affected by Hurricane Ida, visit redcross.org, call 1-800- RED CROSS, or text the word IDA to 90999 to make a $10 donation.
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on Twitter at @RedCross.
About the American Red Cross in New Jersey:
The American Red Cross provides programs and services to a population of 8.8 million in New Jersey. The Red Cross trains and mobilizes more than 4,400 volunteers who support the delivery of services throughout the state. In New Jersey last year, the Red Cross responded to 848 local disasters, mostly home fires, helping 2,004 displaced families; collected more than 90,923 units of blood through blood drives and Red Cross Blood Donation Centers; provided more than 6,898 military family case services with emergency messages, helping families find assistance and/or get counseling and referrals; and trained 72,073 people with life-saving skills in preparedness, CPR, AED use, first aid and aquatics. For more information, please visit redcross.org/NJ and follow us on Twitter @NJRedCross.org.
